Shinya Kimura, Motorcycle God
August 13, 2010 - By Bobby Solomon - Category: Transportation & VideoThe video above is one of the most well produced shorts I think I’ve ever seen. Shinya Kimura is a guy who builds motor cycles, plain and simple. But these are no ordinary bikes, they’re like works of art made of chrome and steel that go really, really fast. I love that he finds a peace and tranquility in his work, that the speed makes him feel like he’s one with the earth and the sky. I’m even a bit jealous, that he’s found such love and devotion in his work. I think I feel that way about designing but it seems almost spiritual to him. The video itself is masterfully edited: the sound, the cuts, the coloring… everything is so perfect.
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That’s amazing. I’m completely jealous of him – it’s a dream to think about making a tangible item with your hands, creating something beautiful that you’re passionate about, that people are willing to pay for.
“Shop Class as Soulcraft” extols these virtues quite well: http://www.amazon.com/Shop-Class-Soulcraft-Inquiry-Value/dp/1594202230
Great post. I love the edit and story telling in this. The video is as nice as his bikes.
This man is a true genius. I hope this leads to a larger, more complete documentary of Shinya’s work and philosophys.
Check out the book “Zero Chopper Spirit” if you can get hold of it.
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